Stockton, CA · San Joaquin County
Encroachment Permit Application
This application requests a City of Stockton permit for work in the public right-of-way and is completed by the applicant or contractor.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for work in the public right-of-way. It asks for applicant and work-location details, start and completion dates, a sketch or drawing reference, and the applicant’s signature and date. The form also includes permit fee fields and conditions covering the work, insurance, site responsibilities, and inspections.
Who needs it
Applicants or contractors planning work in the public right-of-way complete this application to request an encroachment permit.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Call the Permit Engineer at (209) 937-8366 to request a control number within the stated time window before work starts.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, and the document does not identify a sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and work-location details, work dates, and the sketch or drawing reference; then sign and date the application.
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Gather Any Drawing
Show a sketch on the form or refer to an attached drawing.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Call for a control number before work starts.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document does not identify a sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?
- The form does not give an application-submission address or email. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
- Who uses this application?
- An applicant or contractor seeking an encroachment permit for work in the public right-of-way completes the application.
- When should I request a control number?
- Call the Permit Engineer at (209) 937-8366 no less than 24 hours and no more than 72 hours before work starts. A control number becomes invalid if work does not begin within 72 hours of issuance.